A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6400136 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 43266808 epoch_slot_no: 326008 block_no: 6399959 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 63304 time: 2021-10-21 16:18:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3efffab57c57befe26ceb02fd0e3cdc7611f002ec0e3043e64d978b83c48ae39Block Operator
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